That's the name of a new restaurant walking tour being offered by the Exchange District BIZ, in conjunction with Peg City Grub, Tourism Winnipeg's official culinary blog.

Part local history lesson and part moveable feast, the three-hour tour gives visitors a taste of the diverse and delectable grub being served at popular eateries in the 20-block historic neighbourhood.

While participants sip wine and specialty cocktails and nosh on the likes of house-cured charcuterie and West Coast kale caesar salad, tour guides will share the rich history of the century-old warehouses, factories and storefronts that have been transformed into some of the city's trendiest dining spots. Diners will also get a chance to chat with the chefs and restaurateurs about their gastronomic vision.

Billed as a "feast on foot," each Devour the District tour includes seven tasting and sipping stops. Registration will be capped at 20 people per tour.

During a media preview this week to officially launch the tour, and kick off National Tourism Week (June 9-15), a handful of reporters and bloggers visited three of the haute cuisine hotspots.

First stop was the Underground Cafe (70 Arthur St.), where we sampled a slider-sized version of the famous Fabulous Sun Burger -- a vegetarian compilation of toasted sesame and sunflower seeds, vegetable protein, mozza and cheddar cheeses, rice, eggs and assorted spices.

From there it was over to Deer + Almond (85 Princess St.), where owner/chef Mandel Hitzer presented his creative twist on the classic caesar salad -- kale instead of romaine lettuce, with Granny Smith apples and sunflower seeds.

Devour the District summer walking tours are offered Tuesdays (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and Thursdays (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) until Aug. 31. Cost is $58 per person, which includes two alcoholic beverages. Call 942-6716 to arrange a tour.

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Delve into downtown

It hides its light under a frosty bushel for a good part of the year, but downtown Winnipeg sure cleans up nicely come summer.

And this year, thanks to a raft of new tours from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, there are more opportunities than ever to discover some of the hidden gems that give our city its character.

Wicked Winnipeg -- Delve into Winnipeg's wicked past with a tour of the historical crime hot spots. From the naughty to the notorious, this walking tour will take you through the downtown haunts of criminals of the past. July 6 at 2 p.m. (departs at Via Rail station), $9 per person.

Parks and Rec -- See the city from a whole new angle with a tour of downtown's rooftop gardens, featuring the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba Hydro, Red River College's Roblin Centre, Patterson Global Foods and the Millennium Library Park. July 23 (meets at WAG entrance) at noon, free.

Winnipeg Wine -- Explore the wine lists of some of Winnipeg's top downtown restaurants and sample delectable food pairings with this guided tour. Stroll to fine dining restaurants, including the Velvet Glove, Lobby on York and the Palm Room for flights of wine, and finish your night with a stay in the historic Hotel Fort Garry. Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m., $150 per person (includes overnight stay at Fort Garry Hotel).

Birds Hill, Biking and Beer -- Hit the city's newest bike routes with the executive director of the Downtown BIZ and cycle from downtown to Birds Hill Park and back for a cold beer on a downtown patio. Finish every ride and get a free beer and souvenir T-shirt. Every Thursday in August, starting at 4 p.m. No charge.

Commerce Design Winnipeg -- A self-guided tour of businesses that have been recognized for the exceptional quality of the interior and exterior of their businesses through the Commerce Design Winnipeg contest, organized by StorefrontMB, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown BIZ. Choose your favourite merchant for a chance to win a spa getaway.

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